Old Town in San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Old Presidio Historic Trail
A short walk to the Serra Museum and the site of California's first Spanish mission and presidio.
Photographed by Adam Margolis, March 21, 2021
1. The Old Presidio Historic Trail Marker
At the end of the trail you will discover:
*The site where California's first mission began in 1769.
*The ruins of the first European settlement on the west coast of the U.S. and Canada.
*A museum which celebrates California's beginnings.
Why is this a "historic trail"?
(Find out on the next sign)
Erected by San Diego Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Forts and Castles • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1769.
Location. 32° 45.354′ N, 117° 11.736′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in Old Town. It is on Mason Street north of Juan Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Diego CA 92110, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Peninsular Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named The Old Presidio Historic Trail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Casa de Carrillo (about 400 feet away); La Casa de Pico (about 500 feet away); Juan Bandini (about 600 feet away); La Casa de Alvarado (about 600 feet away); Kearney Trail
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Photographed by Adam Margolis, March 21, 2021
2. The Old Presidio Historic Trail Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 325 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 26, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
